• Work for world-class American company
• Based in Shanghai
• Report to EHS Director (American in Shanghai)

Responsibilities

·         Lead technical center’s chemical management program for all business units and use of internal resources and tools.

·         With reference to Environmental and Health & Safety Frameworks - coordinate with, and provide direction to, Element Champions/Owners, R&D Lab Managers and Research Scientists.

·         Develop and drive a strong chemical management program to prevent chemical control non-compliances. Investigate and provide practical solutions to the causes of non-compliances, if they occur.

·         Provide practical and technical support for the design and construction of a dedicated on-site chemical store.

·         Lead the process change to transfer unused chemicals from labs to the new chemical store.

·         Oversee technical center chemical handling personnel in the management of chemical inventory management program.

·         Review all New Chemical Registration applications and liaise with the R&D Lab Managers/Research Scientists.

·         Drive the implementation of initiatives to ensure chemical importation & exportation control compliance.

·         Oversee the hazard identification testing of chemicals prior to sample shipping.

·         Follow corporate chemical management program developments, and coordinate closely with Global Research's Chemical Management Leader in the US and other chemical program leaders globally.

·         Maintain a strong awareness of Chinese and global chemical regulations

·         Internally communicate changes in regulations and provide recommendations for the development of chemical management program to ensure continued compliance.

·         Meet with government agencies.

·         Perform chemical management and compliance audits.

·         Complete other tasks as designated by the EHS Leader.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in chemistry or related, preferably with a masters degree.
• Minimum of five years relevant experience in chemical operations, ideally in an R&D facility.
• Solid execution and communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong willingness to professionally develop.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese.